Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Splash Into Summer Blog Hop

The Latte Rebellion by Sarah Jamila StevensonPublished: January 2011 by FluxPages: 327Genre: Realistic FictionAudience: Young Adult

From Goodreads:

When high school senior Asha Jamison gets called a "towel head" at a pool party, the racist insult gives Asha and her best friend Carey a great money-making idea for a post-graduation trip. They'll sell T-shirts promoting the Latte Rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixed-race students.

Seemingly overnight, their "cause" goes viral and the T-shirts become a nationwide fad. As new chapters spring up from coast to coast, Asha realizes that her simple marketing plan has taken on a life of its own-and it's starting to ruin hers. Asha's once-stellar grades begin to slip, threatening her Ivy League dreams, and her friendship with Carey is hanging by a thread. And when the peaceful underground movement turns militant, Asha's school launches a disciplinary hearing.Facing expulsion, Asha must decide how much she's willing to risk for something she truly believes in.

Contest Rules:

Must be 13 years or older to enter

Open to U.S. residents only

You are not required to be a follower to enter but it is greatly appreciated

Starts May 25th at 12:00 a.m., ends May 31st at 11:59 PM EST

How to enter:Leave a comment with your favorite coffee/latte drink (don't forget to leave me your email so I can contact you if you win!)

My favorite latte is Starbucks green tea latte. I used to make fun of people who went to Starbucks all the time, but then I became a teacher and students would give me Starbucks gift cards for Christmas. After I gave a few of them away to friends and family because I can't drink coffee anyway (it burns my stomach something fierce), I decided to try one of their non-coffee drinks. It was a chai latte and I think Starbucks must put crack in their drinks because that first sip got me addicted right off the bat. Chai was my gateway drug. Now I mostly order green tea lattes in the cold months and vanilla frappucchinos during the warm months. Bottom line? My name is Beth and I'm a Starbucks addict. (and I don't even drink coffee!)

While you're at it, don't forget to visit the other blogs participating in this blog hop:

106 comments:

i think starbucks puts crack in there drinks too cause god knows i always go grab a white chocolate mocha with carmel drizzle doesnt matter if its hot on cold days or iced on warm days. and i devour it like nothing.

Thanks for the giveaway, I'd love to win :) My favorite drink from starbucks (the Borders near us has the drink as well) is the Caramel Apple Cider. My goodness, it is to die for!-Katelynkatelynsblog[at]aol[dot]com

My favorite drink is one I make myself- in with the coffee grounds I throw in fresh mint leaves, the mint flavors the coffee. Then add hersheys chocolate syrup and a little cream. It is really good.twoofakind12@yahoo.com

My favorite coffee drink is called the Teddy Bear and it's from Bigby's Coffee. I think it's just a Michigan chain. It's a white chocolate and caramel latte type thing. The drink tastes lightly salted-- like sea salt and caramel. I think that's why I like the drink so much.I'm also a huge fan of Jackson Coffee Company's (another local coffee chain) peppermint coffee. It's such an exciting experience! It's black coffee with peppermint flavoring in it or something. It's hot when you first take a sip, then it has a cool aftertaste!

I love all the Frappuccinos from Starbucks... MMMMmmmm! Delicious... I also like the one from McDonalds... McCafe Mocha Frappe!!! Oh, my gosh... I need some coffe now... So, for that reason I always have in home Hills Bros Cappuccino (Doble Mocha) And I make it Frappuccino.... and it's good... not so great, but very yummyyy!!!

Can I still say hot chocolate? I am/act like a child when it comes to coffee. Coffee smells great, but tasts abominable :p I suppose I could always choose a mocha and pray the heavenly chocolate masks the taste :) Thanks for the giveaway! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

Thank you SO much for the giveaway opportunity – hope you have a SPLENDID Summer this year! :D

My favorite Starbucks drink is also the Green Tea Latte, although I do love Coffee as well. Although only available seasonally, I absolutely love their Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino and the Mocha Coconut Frappuccino as well. My name is Hira, and I'm a veteran of Starbucks Addicts Anonymous :D

lol thanks for the giveaway! I totally agree about starbucks...it soooo addiciting I go every other day, its a perfect place for reading, blogging, doing homework, and writing...plus then I can get my fix...I typically go with Caramel Macchiattos, but recently have gone with white chocolate mochas yummmm....

My favorite coffee? Plain ol' Folger's Classic with Splenda and Coffeemate. I'm spoiled. I don't want it any other way. I don't like coffee from Starbucks *I know! It's a travesty isn't it?!* I just don't like coffee from many places other than my house. I have a Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend is my favorite in their K-Cups.

I'm an old follower but if I weren't, I'd follow you. If GFC were working -- LOL!

I'm not a coffee drinker so I'll just say my favorite starbucks treat. I love frappuccinos. Especially vanilla bean with some caramel or the strawberry and cream. Yum! I also love their breads. :) Thanks for the giveaway, Jackie teenbookguide@hotmail.com

There's not a Starbucks in the town that I live in but there's one about 30 to 45 minutes away so I don't go there every often. If I want coffee all I want is a nice strong black coffee. Every once in a while I will want a flavored coffee drink though.

My favorite drink is the Iced Green Tea Latte. A few years ago they used melon syrup instead of the classic syrup they use now and it was so awesome! Starbucks was actually starting eat away at my book fund, so I now make them at home to save some bucks!